The Rich Eisen Show

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 1:10 - The Vikings would be the ones playing in Super Bowl LX if they'd kept Sam Darnold 6:05 - A non-QB will win MVP on Super Sunday 9:55 - Drake Maye and Darnold will combine for less pass yards than Tom Brady's Super Bowl record (505 versus the Eagles) 13:00 - There's going to be more turnovers than touchdowns in Super Bowl LX 15:20 - Two of the coaches hired in this cycle we'll make championship weekend in 2026 18:40 - Trey Lance, Zach Wilson or Mack Jones will be the next Sam Darnold 21:40 - Myles Garrett is going to ask for a trade from the Browns... again... and he's right too... again 24:45 - Behind Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders won't finish last in the AFC West next season 28:20 - LaFleurs + Harbaughs will combine to win more games than multiple entire divisions in 2026 Learn more about your ad

New Bills Head Coach Joe Brady tells Rich how he landed his dream job in Buffalo after his humble coaching beginnings, discusses the benefits of coaching reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen, smoothing things over with WR Keon Coleman after getting thrown under the bus by team owner Terry Pegula, Sam Darnold’s trip to the Super Bowl, and more.    Academy Award-winning actor Casey Affleck joins Rich in-studio where he, a die-hard Boston sports fan, reacts to Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, weighs in on his beloved New England Patriots’ chances to upset the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, and more.   Rich ranks the top 5 stories from a wild week in sports with a #1 that you probably didn’t have a clue about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lays out what another Super Bowl win would mean for the legacy of Seattle Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ surprising firing of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, how the Cleveland Browns landed on Todd Monken to replace the fired Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach, and the latest with the Las Vegas Raiders’ and Arizona Cardinals’ coach searches.   In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bills, Ravens, Titans, Browns, Raiders, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, the Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl LX, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the latest intrigue surrounding a potential shoulder injury to New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and how it could impact New England’s chance in Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks, and says why he’s still stunned by Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich Eisen break down his 2026 Mock Draft 1.0 and if the Jets could swing a trade with the Raiders to select Fernando Mendoza #1 overall, Aaron Rodgers’ chances to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers next season, what new Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel could mean for Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2026 season outlook, which teams hit or missed the mark with their coaching hires, and why he’s picking the Seattle Seahawks to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.   Rich and the guys react to the breaking news of the Minnesota Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks out his NFL Power Rankings to rate the top ten storylines heading into the Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots Super Bowl LX. Actor Ted McGinley joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of Apple TV’s feel-good ‘Shrinking’ comedy, shares his best memories of his days on ‘The Love Boat,’ ‘Fantasy Island,’ and ‘Dynasty,’ and a great story about getting picked up at the airport by none other than Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter tells Rich his plans for infusing his vision of success in Baltimore in the wake of the John Harbaugh era, what kind of “creative and innovative” offense he has in store for Lamar Jackson, shares his favorite Jim Harbaugh story, and more.   The guys react to former Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel officially taking the Los Angeles Chargers’ Offensive Coordinator job. Rich weighs in on Joe Brady’s first press conference as the Buffalo Bills’ new head coach and the big expectations for the HC and Josh Allen next season.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the ripple effect of Pro Football Hall of Fame voters denying 8-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick’s first-ballot enshrinement. 49ers All-Pro FB Kyle Juszczyk and Rich discuss the Niners’ reaching the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs despite a rash of injuries to key players this season, his reaction to Belichick’s HOF snub, the Seattle Seahawks' chances to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, why the New York Giants are poised for success under new head coach John Harbaugh, and more.  Rich reacts to an unexpected highlight of his day: being the answer to a question (question to an answer??) on ‘Jeopardy!’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O'Shea and TJ discuss AJ Styles' future and whether this weekend's Royal Rumble match against Gunther will be the last of his career. The guys also make their picks for who will win the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches. Additionally, WWE NXT Superstar Ethan Page joins the show to discuss his journey from the independent circuits in Canada to becoming the reigning NXT North American Champion. Page talks about his wrestling fandom from childhood, what his "bar fight crew" would be, and retells a story from childhood about Randy Orton when wrestling truly broke his heart. Also, as an avid toy and comic book collector, Page reveals his GOAT super hero, what toy piece is his favorite from his collection, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on Tom Brady’s reaction to Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub. Thursday Night Football Analyst Andrew Whitworth and Rich discuss Bill Belichick shockingly not being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams’ next steps after their heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship Game, the Chicago Bears’ bright future with the Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson head coach/quarterback pairing, and explains why the Seattle Seahawks will “handle business” against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. O’Shea Jackson Jr. stops by the studio ahead of taping the latest episode of the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice tells Rich the secret behind head coach Bill Walsh’s 3 Super Bowl titles with the 49ers of the 1980’s, reveals his choice as the best wide receiver in the league currently, weighs in on 8-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick’s first-ballot HOF snub, and talks some trash to former Niners teammate Steve Young ahead of their Pro Bowl flag football game showdown. Michigan alum Rich debates Brockman on how the Wolverines’ cheating scandal compares to the Patriots’ Sypgate and Deflategate scandals during New England’s Belichick era. Rich weighs in on the Cleveland Browns passing over Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz as their next head coach by bringing back former OC Todd Monken instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Patriots fan Brockman react to the stunning news that 8-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot. NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Belichick’s HOF snub, if critics who claim the Patriots had an easy path to the Super Bowl are correct, Sam Darnold reaching the Super Bowl after a shaky start to this NFL career, and if the Pittsburgh Steelers should bring back Aaron Rodgers for another season with new head coach Mike McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brock Huard and Rich break down the key factors behind the Seahawks’ improbable Super Bowl run, Seattle’s chance to exorcise their Patriots/Malcom Butler interception demons against New England, and reveals why his former Indianapolis Colts teammate Peyton Manning wanted to fight him at one point. Rich reacts to Kevin Stefanski’s and Mike McCarthy’s first press conferences with the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers. Suzy Shuster joins Rich in-studio where they react to Mike Vrabel’s comments on a possible shoulder injury to Patriots’ QB Drake Maye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three-time Super Bowl Champion/NFL on FOX Analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ host Mark Schlereth and Rich break down the Denver Broncos’ offensive failings in their AFC Champion Game loss to the New England Patriots, says what Sam Darnold did right and what the game officials did not in the Seahawks NFC title game win, discusses the future of Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, and reveals which team he thinks will win Super Bowl LX. A caller ignites a heated debate among Rich, Brockman and TJ about the pressure facing Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert and Josh Allen. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Patriots vs Seahawks Super Bowl LX, the Rams’ and Broncos’ 2026 season outlook, Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Steelers, Mike McDaniel calling plays for Chargers QB Justin Herbert next season, the chances the Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, Scottie Scheffler, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Buffalo Bills promoting Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady to replace their fired head coach Sean McDermott and debate if the hire puts more pressure on QB Josh Allen to lead his team to a Super Bowl. ESPN NFL Analyst Marcus Spears and Rich discuss the Bills’ Brady hire, the glut of NFL coaches forgoing gimme field goals in the playoffs this season, his first-blush thoughts on the Drake Maye vs Sam Darnold Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the surprising news that Cleveland Browns’ rookie QB Shedeur Sanders has been named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, and weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers going against type in hiring the well-traveled Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin as their head coach. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why McCarthy’s offensive background likely landed him the Steelers job, updates the latest on the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders and Arizona Cardinals’ coach search, and more. Rich, Brockman and TJ debate who is the best WR in the NFL right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich weighs in on Sam Darnold becoming the first quarterback from the 2018 draft class to reach a Super Bowl after the “disastrous” start to his NFL career in New York. New York native Rich did not react well to the Empire State Building being lit up in Patriots colors to celebrate New England’s AFC Championship Game win to move on to Super Bowl LX, and explains why this is the franchise’s most impressive/surprising title game berth in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the Seattle Seahawks outlasting the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game to advance to Super Bowl LX. Rich and Patriots fan Brockman react to Mike Vrabel taking a New England team that had back-to-back 4-win seasons to the Super Bowl after their AFC Championship Game win over the Denver Broncos. Rich weighs in on Matthew Stafford’s NFL future following the 37-year-old QB’s stellar but ultimately disappointing season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 1:00 - The NFC Championship Game was the de facto Super Bowl 4:40 - The Patriots are the cliche "nobody believes in this team" in this Super Bowl matchup 9:55 - The Sam Darnold redemption arc is the best storyline of Super Bowl LX 13:15 - The Super Bowl matchup would have been Broncos vs Rams if Sean Payton and Sean McVay had kicked short field goals instead of going for it 18:10 - The Vikings and Titans should fire everyone who chose to get rid of Sam Darnold and Mike Vrabel 21:45 - There's no reason for Matthew Stafford to think about retirement... he'll be back in 2026 25:45 - No more weather games! Championship Sunday should be played at neutral, perfect condition sites 30:25 - It's the most Jets thing of all-time for Sam Darnold to be playing the Patriots in the Super Bowl 33:00 - If the Steelers were just going to

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Baltimore Ravens hiring Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns’ searches for their next head coach, and more.  Actor Dylan O’Brien joins Rich in-studio to plug his new Sam Raimi-directed ‘Send Help’ psychological thriller movie, and reveals why he’s optimistic about his beloved New York Jets despite their latest abysmal season.   Rich and the guys reveal their picks to win the AFC and NFC Championship Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the College Football Playoff’s decision to limit the field to 12 teams for the time being instead of expanding to 16, and puts his stamp of approval on the Baltimore Ravens naming Los Angeles Charges Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter as their new head coach. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich previews the New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos AFC Championship Game, the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks NFC Championship Game. Patriots CB Marcus Jones and Rich discuss his rise from special teams contributor to team captain, the impact Head Coach Mike Vrabel has had on New England’s return to prominence, Drake Maye’s growth as a QB since his rookie season, and why they’re not overlooking the Denver Broncos despite the absence of their starting quarterback Bo Nix.  Rich Eisen ranks which Rams, Seahawks, Patriots and Broncos players’ career narratives would be altered the most by a trip to Super Bowl LX this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices